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Justice Updates – July 9, 2019

Posted on July 9, 2019

The Green New Deal’s Vision for the world provides a path to protect the world and all its inhabitants. Faith-based environmentalists see hope in its goals in this article from National Catholic Register.

The U.S. Bishop’s President and Migration Committee Chair say the death of the young father and his daughter at the border and the appalling conditions for children are cries that reach heaven itself. Please see their statement here.

Sr. Donna Markham, OP, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA also released a statement and Catholic Charities USA has created a donation website where 100% of monies raised will support Catholic Charities agencies along the border to meet basic needs and ensure that children are being treated with care and kindness.

Catholic Relief Services published this Prayer to End Human Trafficking. You can download it as a PDF.

Global Sisters Report has prepared a booklet about the immigration crisis around the world as seen through the eyes of sisters ministering with immigrants. You can download the booklet here. Sisters Janice Thome (Garden City, KS) and Rene Weeks (Salem, OH) are featured.